In the news this morning: Arrests in AZ after immigration bill hearings, Italy's immigration crisis, immigrant workers and Oscar, more

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Raucous week for Arizona immigration law hearing - Arizona Capitol Times Six people have been arrested at the state Senate, and at least two blocked from returning, after state senators gave the green light to stringent anti-illegal immigration legislation last week. Senate President Russell Pearce says he has authority over who can and cannot enter the building.

Mexican Hands Make Oscar Statue - New America Media From the story: "Workers at R.S Owens & Company in Chicago have been crafting the golden statue for almost three decades. The shape, uniqueness and shine of Oscar are the responsibility of a small team of employees from Mexican states like Michoacan and Guerrero."